Blue Earth County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Blue Earth County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 201 violent crimes and 199 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.1 per 100k residents, which is -42.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.9 per 100k, -42.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.1 | A | 201 | 106.2 | -42.4% |
| Property Crime | 93.9 | A | 199 | 163.6 | -42.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 10 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.3 | B | 36 | 22.3 | -31.3% |
| Burglary | 26.4 | C | 40 | 24.0 | +10.0% |
| Larceny | 41.7 | A | 141 | 116.4 | -64.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.8 | C | 17 | 22.2 | +16.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mapleton Police Department
Mapleton, MN
Lake Crystal Police Department
Lake Crystal, MN
Madison Lake Police Department
Madison Lake, MN